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ArticleMolecular diagnosis & therapy2018

Molecular Detection of Streptococcus pyogenes by Strand Invasion Based Amplification Assay.

Sonja Elf, Jenni Olli, Sanna Hirvonen, Pauliina Auvinen, Kevin E Eboigbodin

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Article in Molecular diagnosis & therapy, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sonja ElfResearch and Development, Orion Diagnostica Oy, P. O. BOX 83, 02101, Espoo, Finland.
Jenni OlliResearch and Development, Orion Diagnostica Oy, P. O. BOX 83, 02101, Espoo, Finland.
Sanna HirvonenResearch and Development, Orion Diagnostica Oy, P. O. BOX 83, 02101, Espoo, Finland.
Pauliina AuvinenResearch and Development, Orion Diagnostica Oy, P. O. BOX 83, 02101, Espoo, Finland.
Kevin E EboigbodinResearch and Development, Orion Diagnostica Oy, P. O. BOX 83, 02101, Espoo, Finland. kevin.eboigbodin@oriondiagnostica.fi.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8262-8226
Orion Corporation (Finland) · FI

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionStreptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus, GAS) is responsible for a variety of highly communicable infections, accounting for 5-15 and 20-30% of sore throat hospital visits in adults and children, respectively. Prompt diagnosis of GAS can improve the quality of patient care and minimize the unnecessary use of antibiotics.

objectiveOur objective was to develop an alternative nucleic acid amplification method for the diagnosis of GAS.

methodWe developed and evaluated a strand invasion based amplification (SIBA) assay to rapidly and specifically detect GAS. The performance of the developed GAS SIBA assay was compared with an established GAS polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay.

resultsThe GAS SIBA assay detected small amounts (ten copies) of S. pyogenes DNA within 13 min. The rapid detection time was achieved in part by optimization of magnesium concentration and reaction temperature. The sensitivity and specificity of the GAS SIBA assay for detection of S. pyogenes from clinical specimens were both 100%, and clinical specimens were detected within ~ 8 min of starting the reaction.

conclusionBecause the GAS SIBA assay is performed at low and constant temperature, it can be used both in centralized laboratories and for point-of-care testing. Furthermore, given its short detection time and strong analytical performance, the GAS SIBA assay could help to improve patient care and minimize unnecessary prescription of antibiotics.

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Molecular Diagnostic TechniquesNucleic Acid Amplification TechniquesHumansSensitivity and SpecificityStreptococcal InfectionsStreptococcus pyogenes

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PMID29967988
PMCPMC7099210
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